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Answering the Call During the Covid-19 Pandemic

D41 Kids Foundation is pleased to announce the receipt of a substantial Covid-19 Relief Grant
from the DuPage Foundation, the DuPage County premier philanthropic organization whose
mission it is to raise the quality of life for DuPage County residents by fostering philanthropy,
connecting donors to area needs and building community partnerships. Their very generous
grant of $20,000 to D41 Kids Foundation has ensured that our District 41 most vulnerable
families have remained in their homes with food on the table. The members of the D41 Kids
Board are eternally grateful for the generosity of our community members and the DuPage
Foundation, specifically the JCS Arts, Health, and Education Fund. Their generous support in
our endeavor ensures the safety and well-being of our families during this exceptional public
health crisis.

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D41 Kids & Community Outreach Partner for COVID-19 Response

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D41 Kids Foundation was launched in 2019 as a way for our community to support our public schools and enrich the learning experience for our students.
 
As we enter an uncertain time due to the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing, and at-home learning, D41 Kids is partnering with the  Community Outreach program to support our students most at-risk.
 
From now through the end of the school year, D41 Kids and Community Outreach will be raising funds to provide grocery gift cards to students most in need.
 
Please donate to this effort: www.d41kids.org/donate
 
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Creating a pathway for greater investment in education

In early 2018, a concerned group of community members from across District 41 gathered to address the reality that public education and its revenue are increasingly at risk from national and state sources. 

In a series of visioning meetings, the group reached out to a diverse range of stakeholders to discuss the issues facing our district, identify existing support systems, and explore the opportunities for a D41-focused foundation. 

We collectively identified both a need and desire to create a pathway for those who want to make a greater investment in education, similar to foundations established in Wheaton District 200, Downers Grove District 58 and Naperville District 203.

A small working group then conducted a startup workshop to explore the vision, mission, board structure, and potential names for the foundation. From there, members developed branding materials, drafted by-laws, and established a founding board. After collaborative conversations with both D41 administration and the PEP Foundation board, in June of 2019, D41 Kids Foundation was announced to the District 41 School Board. 

D41 Kids Foundation is committed to the belief that every child is worth our investment.  Our community values education and the success of our students, no matter where they begin, the challenges they face, or the talents they dream of pursuing. D41 Kids Foundation is committed to providing the support they need to overcome those challenges and chase those dreams.